Name/Title
Heritage on the Marina - Mary Roper - Untitled Portrait - 2019Description
Mary Roper
“Untitled Portrait”
Heritage on the Marina
Mary Charlotte was born in Devon, England. When World War II began, she joined the British Auxiliary Territorial Services, the women's branch of the British Army. Though she enjoyed being in the Service, her happiest moment was when the war was over and her brother returned safely from Egypt.
Following the war, Mary worked for a while in England and after a few years, moved to Vancouver, Canada. She has had a variety of occupations. She has done secretarial work, bookkeeping, and taught pre-kindergarten and elementary school children. After finishing work in Canada, she and friends came to San Francisco for a visit. She hasn't left since, except to visit family in England.
In earlier years she was an avid tennis player. Now, in retirement, her hobbies include art (acrylic painting), reading, and knitting. She is amazed at her long life, as no one else in her family has been long-lived. Around the Heritage, Mary is known as an easy-going and pleasant person, with a sharp sense of humor.
ART WITH ELDERS
2019 27th Annual Art With Elders Exhibit
